1997 Ford Mustang parking brake problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the parking brake on the 1997 Ford Mustang — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Consumer received 00v34900, regarding the emergency parking brake. Consumer took the vehicle for recall repairs and dealer confirmed that the problem had been corrected. While vehicle was parked on the driveway, which has a slight incline, with the emergency brake on and in the proper gear, the…”
filed Jul 19, 2002
“Vehicle rolled back while parked, emergency brake was applied. Park brake recall 00v349000 repairs were done in december of 2000. *ak”
filed May 14, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONSCampaign 00V349000 · Oct 30, 2000
Parking Brake problems in other Mustang years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Mustang | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 Mustang | 4 | 1% |
| 2006 Mustang | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Mustang | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 Mustang | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Mustang | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Mustang | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 Mustang | 26 | 8% |
| 1999 Mustang | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 Mustang | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 Mustang | 7 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford Mustang
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.